1259309https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/147/1513/PColeC1647.2.jpg12b7c45e017cc2ffc0ec8b914bd25c3dhttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/147/1513/PColeC1648.2.jpgdd0d1049bcfd370c57ce496fd77a06eeDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceCole, ColinC ColeColin ColeDescriptionAn account of the resource30 items. The collection relates to Warrant Officer Colin Cole (1924 – 2015 RAF Volunteer Reserve 1605385) who served with 617 Squadron. The collection contains an oral history interview, logbook, service documents, medals, memorabilia from the Tirpitz and six photographs. RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Six items have not been published in order to protect the privacy of third parties or to comply with intellectual property regulations. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource2016-01-272015-07-27IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextCole, CDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceAir Training Corps lapel badgeDescriptionAn account of the resourceAir Training Corps badge.FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne badgeIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextPColeC1647PColeC1648CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceCivilianCreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resourcePublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.TypeThe nature or genre of the resourcePhysical objecttraininghttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/53/470/EBoldyDABoldyAD370824-0001.2.jpga71c23c941c7eef8f6442afae623176ehttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/53/470/EBoldyDABoldyAD370824-0002.2.jpgffb5b0c94b7ec6e47bb4f9b1049e1e9bDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceBoldy, DavidDave BoldyD A BoldyDescriptionAn account of the resource334 items. The collection concerns Flight Sergeant David Adrian Boldy (1918 – 1942, 923995 Royal Air Force) and consists of his school reports, letters from school and photographs of family and locations in India, letters from training and service, and photographs from his social life and time training. It also includes newspaper cuttings and letters about him being missing in action. David Boldy was born and attended school in India and studied law at Kings College London. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force and trained as an air gunner in South Africa. He flew operations in Manchesters and Lancasters with 207 Squadron from RAF Bottesford. His aircraft failed to return from an operation to Gdańsk 11 July 1942. <br /><br />The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by David Boldy and catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff.<br /><br />Additional information on David Boldy is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/boldy-da/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Some items have not been published in order to protect the privacy of third parties, to comply with intellectual property regulations, or have been assessed as medium or low priority according to the IBCC Digital Archive collection policy and will therefore be published at a later stage. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collection-policy. IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextBoldy, DATranscribed documentA resource consisting primarily of words for reading.TranscriptionText transcribed from audio recording or document7 Wallace Street,
300, Marylebone Road,
London, N.W.1.
August 24th 1937.
My own darling Daddy,
Thank you ever so much for your letters and all your news. I am sorry to hear about poor Mrs Ardall and I hope she gets all right soon. I wrote to the Civil Service Commissioners and asked them if I could name a referee in India as I had been there all my life and they said under the circumstances they would accept one from India, so I am giving them Mrs Berties Shincoves’ name. Poor old Aunty Phylis. I do hope she gets allright [sic] soon.
As for Nievses [sic] he will soon enough do what the Frog who tied to swell himself as big as a cow did. He must really have gone nuts. Our weather has improved again and is not so bad. We played tennis the other day and Steve beat me 6-4, 8-6, though I was leading 6-5. The two sets took an hour and ten minutes so you imagine how we were playing. We stopped as our time was up. Uncle Bob and Aunty Maisie have asked us down for Sunday, specially [sic] to play tennis with Uncle Bob, so watch out! The actress has bought a car, but I wouldn’t be seen in it. Our Rolls Royce easily thrashes it so you can imagine what it is like. It is so small you can almost cart it around all over the show.
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The other day Steve and I went to the Tate Gallery. It is a beautiful place. We listened to the lecture given and though we did not pick up much, we were a little wiser than before we went. Some of the paintings were really fine.
On Sunday we went to the Science Museum. It is an enormous place with every conceivable thing in it. It is a pity you did not go to it, never mind. D.V. you will when you next come. Every kind of animal, bird, mineral, fish etc [deleted] we [/deleted] is there and it is all beautifully done up. I am getting on well at Gloucester Road and working hard. I think Mr Moore is an awful decent chap. We are now regular Londoners and can find our way about quite easily. We are no longer bashful to ask for what we want. The flat is getting on fine and the wireless doing well. We will probably listen to a relay of the Franz-Louis flight. I suppose you will listen in too, I hope Tommy Franz wins.
On second thought I am not going to take lessons in flying as I believe the Air force prefer to teach cadets themselves. I will just go up to see what it is like. Because it is a nuissance [sic] being asked how do you know [deleted] if [/deleted] you will like it. Well no more today Dad, the days are flying, God bless and keep you and bring you back safely to us. With lots of love and kisses from your loving
[underlined] son Dave [/underlined]
Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.DescriptionAn account of the resourceLetter from David Boldy to his father with general discussion tennis matches in London, visiting relatives and trips to the Tate Gallery and the Science Museum. He has written to the Civil Service Commissioner’s providing a character reference and decided not to take flying lessons as he is interested in the Royal Air Force cadets. CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource David BoldyDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1937-08-24FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceTwo page handwritten letterLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceText. CorrespondenceTextIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextEBoldyDABoldyAD370824CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantCivilianRoyal Air ForceSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.Great BritainEngland--LondonTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1937-08PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.TitleA name given to the resourceLetter from David Boldy to his fatherContributorAn entity responsible for making contributions to the resourceGemma Claptonentertainmentrecruitmentsporthttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/53/482/EBoldyDABoldyAD380125-0001.2.jpgb9c24540bdfdf6d80536e80f6d7e8bbehttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/53/482/EBoldyDABoldyAD380125-0002.2.jpg712a8919c2680528e458df181be7307bDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceBoldy, DavidDave BoldyD A BoldyDescriptionAn account of the resource334 items. The collection concerns Flight Sergeant David Adrian Boldy (1918 – 1942, 923995 Royal Air Force) and consists of his school reports, letters from school and photographs of family and locations in India, letters from training and service, and photographs from his social life and time training. It also includes newspaper cuttings and letters about him being missing in action. David Boldy was born and attended school in India and studied law at Kings College London. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force and trained as an air gunner in South Africa. He flew operations in Manchesters and Lancasters with 207 Squadron from RAF Bottesford. His aircraft failed to return from an operation to Gdańsk 11 July 1942. <br /><br />The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by David Boldy and catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff.<br /><br />Additional information on David Boldy is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/boldy-da/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Some items have not been published in order to protect the privacy of third parties, to comply with intellectual property regulations, or have been assessed as medium or low priority according to the IBCC Digital Archive collection policy and will therefore be published at a later stage. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collection-policy. IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextBoldy, DATranscribed documentA resource consisting primarily of words for reading.TranscriptionText transcribed from audio recording or document7, Wallace Court,
300, Marylebone Road,
London, N.W.1.,
25th January 1938.
My own darling Daddy,
Thank you very much for your letter and all your news. Poor Mr Joseph is all always getting caught but what will happen if it is not a hoax and he begins calling the person A.D. etc.
I am acquiring quite a reputation for breaking sticks. The one you bought me for 18sh went first shot. So I took the remains back & they said they will have it examined & then get me a new one. Meantime I have had to buy another for 12sh for tomorrow’s game. In the last match we lost only 4-3, a great improvement on the first match. I have now been put centre forward, at present in the 3rd XI. So I will do my best to score a couple of goals.
I am really enjoying the law & studying hard. On Saturday due to hockey I did no work, but I made up for it by doing 5 1/2 hrs solid study on Sunday. I went to a talk on “Negligence” at the University College by Lord Atkin a judge & great authority on it. The lecture was an excellent
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one. A couple of the negroe [sic] boys taking law have told me I am a genius and what not so look out for fireworks. One of them based his judgement on my hand [deleted] w [/deleted] writing which as Mr Moore has pointed out is deceptive & makes my work look better than it is. I am going to work very hard and learn as much as I can. So far I am getting on quite well.
Lately we have seen a good deal of Uncle Martin and he is coming again on Saturday. Uncle Bob also turned up the other day for a short while. Uncle Martin missed him by an hour. I forgot to mention, I am playing hockey for the faculty of Laws, probably next Thursday against the faculty of engineering.
The weather has been kinder lately & we have had one or two beautiful days. It had also been quite warm. But I am afraid we will yet come in for some more cold spells, though in London, one hardly feels the cold due to the central heating all over the place. Well no more to-day, God bless & Keep you & bring you back safely to us,
With lots of love & Kisses from your
loving son
[underlined] David [/underlined]
Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.DescriptionAn account of the resourceLetter from David Boldy to his father about breaking hockey sticks, studying law and relatives visiting him.CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource David BoldyDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1938-01-25FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceTwo page handwritten letterLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceText. CorrespondenceTextIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextEBoldyDABoldyAD380125CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantCivilianSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.Great BritainEngland--LondonTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1938-01PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.TitleA name given to the resourceLetter from David Boldy to his fatherContributorAn entity responsible for making contributions to the resourceGemma Claptonsporthttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1252/16904/SCheshireGL72021v10071-0001.1.jpg32a05c0996de72b5d2db2bf5a228a5eahttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1252/16904/SCheshireGL72021v10071-0002.1.jpg9e293cd7efdca7fd4126a85a9639cf0cDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceCheshire, LeonardCheshire, Geoffrey LeonardBaron CheshireDescriptionAn account of the resource374 items concerning Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC. Collection consists of photographs of people, vehicles, places, aircraft, weapons and targets; documents including, private and service letters, signals, telegrams, intelligence reports, crew lists and official documents. Cheshire served on 102 and 35 Squadrons and commanded 76 and 617 Squadrons. The collection includes details of 617 Squadron's precision bombing operations.
The collection has been licenced to the IBCC Digital Archive by The Leonard Cheshire Archive and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.Transcribed documentA resource consisting primarily of words for reading.TranscriptionText transcribed from audio recording or documentfile personal & BF
[Crest]
ROYAL AIRCRAFT ESTABLISHMENT,
FARNBOROUGH, HANTS.
5th June, 1944
Wing Commander Cheshire, D.S.O., D.F.C,
617 Squadron,
Royal Air Force,
Woodhall Spa,
Lincolnshire.
Dear Cheshire,
I am writing to confirm that Thursday morning this morning of this week will be convenient for Mr. Perring to meet you. I understand that you will ring me up that morning to let me know whether you can come or not. If you are unable to come Mr Perring will probably be able to see you on Friday afternoon if that is convenient to you.
In discussing instrument troubles with F/L Scarrett and others at your Squadron at Coningsby, I found that there were quite a number of detailed points, particularly in connection with navigation equipment, for
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example, D.R. Compass, A.P.I., etc. on which I think we could help you. I am therefore arranging for my navigation people to get into touch with Scarrett with a view to sending up Sergeant Jones who has been attached to us for a long time and who can effectively deal with all the points in question.
I have got someone looking up exhibition copies of some of he photographs which you said you would particularly like to have. I will send these to you as soon as they are available.
I must thank you for treating me so well during my recent visit when I was particularly interested to meet you and your people and to discuss so much of interest to us both.
Yours sincerely,
[underlined] G. W. Gardner [/underlined]Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceLetter to Leonard Cheshire from G GardinerDescriptionAn account of the resourceMaking arrangements for a Cheshire to visit Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) Farnborough. Goes on to discuss aircraft navigation instrument problems with which RAE may help. Concludes with discussion of photographs and thanks for recent visit to Cheshire's station.CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource G GardinerDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1944-06-05FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceTwo page typewritten letterLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. CorrespondenceIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextSCheshireGL72021v10071CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceRoyal Air Force. Bomber CommandSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.Great BritainEngland--LincolnshireEngland--HampshireEngland--FarnboroughTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1944-06-05Is Part OfA related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included.Cheshire, Leonard. CorrespondencePublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveLicenseA legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.Royalty-free permission to publishRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is property of the Leonard Cheshire Archive which has kindly granted the International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive a royalty-free permission to publish it. Please note that it was digitised by a third-party which used technical specifications that may differ from those used by International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive. It has been published here ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre.ContributorAn entity responsible for making contributions to the resourceFrances GrundyClaire Monk617 SquadronCheshire, Geoffrey Leonard (1917-1992)RAF ConingsbyRAF FarnboroughRAF Woodhall Spahttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1233/15694/ISRPT, C.b.b.21 Fondo Risaliti INS. 4, 068-1.1.jpgbced68b1d91e7555077e788e04dd0592https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1233/15694/ISRPT, C.b.b.21 Fondo Risaliti INS. 4, 068-2.1.jpgc12f0f02b0e2a8852baeeab813d0b17cDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceIstituto Storico della Resistenza e dell'età contemporanea di PistoiaFondo RisalitiDescriptionAn account of the resource246 items. The 1944-1947 Allied Screening Commission was tasked to track down Italian civilians who helped escapers and evaders. Helpers were given a certificate of thankfulness signed by Field Marshall H R Alexander, supreme Allied commander in the Mediterranean theatre, and - in some circumstances - cash. Helpers had to fill out a form in which they had to state their personal details, the names of Allied servicemen they helped and details on the nature of the help provided.
In 1947, noting that only a fraction of potential beneficiaries had come forward, the Pistoia branch of ANPI (National Association of Italian Partisans) published a communiqué on local newspapers. The statement urged helpers to claim their reward and get the recognition they deserve. Most respondents enclosed Alexander’s certificate or mentioned the addresses from which repatriated servicemen wrote letters of thankfulness.
Normally, each statement contains the helper(s) personal information, the names of the Allied servicemen accompanied in some case by their service numbers, the nature of the support provided (food, shelter, clothing, medical attention, etc.) and the relevant timespan. Sometimes the statement is signed by more than one person, usually all members of the same household; there are case in which the same individual lodged multiple claims. All items concern British and Americans personnel with the notable exception of a Soviet solider for Ukraine. John F Kerrigan appears in thirteen documents having been helped for about a year by many families. Some personnel actively joined local Resistance units as combatants.
All documents are part of the Risaliti collection, now held at the Istituto Storico della Resistenza e dell’età contemporanea in provincia di Pistoia (ISRPt).
Cataloguer’s note: The claims use the word ‘Inglese’ (English) as to denote nationality. Readers should be advised that in Italian the adjective is frequently used as a loose synonym of ‘British’ or 'English-speaking person'.
The collection also include five air raid alarms logs. The documents record early warnings, alarms and bombings in Pistoia, with additional notes on various tows in the Pistoia province, as well as in other Italian regions. The first log covers three years, from June 1940 to August 1943, while the others encompass one year in total. The series ends in September 1944 when the front reached the town. In total, 244 early warnings and 989 alarms are recorded.
Permission to publish the collection has been kindly granted by the Istituto Storico della Resistenza e dell’età contemporanea in provincia di Pistoia (ISRPt). The collection has been catalogued by Ilaria Cordovani, as part of an internship programme sponsored by the University of Florence.Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.Spatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.ItalyItaly--PistoiaCoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantCivilianTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. CorrespondenceLanguageA language of the resourceitaIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextISRPT , C.b.b.21 Fondo Risaliti INS. 4, 068DescriptionAn account of the resourceGermano Gori claims he helped, from 8 September 1943 to 1 August 1944, some Allied servicemen, giving them food and clothes. For his efforts he received a certificate of thankfulness (number 81660-45192) and some money. CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource Germano Gori DateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1947-09-09FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne-page handwritten statementTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.19431944PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.TitleA name given to the resourceStatement of Germano Gori about some Allied servicemenprisoner of warResistancehttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1233/15548/ISRPT, C.b.b.21 Fondo Risaliti INS. 4, 214-1.2.jpgfa3f226027b1f999063548f77032529bhttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1233/15548/ISRPT, C.b.b.21 Fondo Risaliti INS. 4, 214-2.2.jpgf30d47788e9a661fe79b56075f343b98Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceIstituto Storico della Resistenza e dell'età contemporanea di PistoiaFondo RisalitiDescriptionAn account of the resource246 items. The 1944-1947 Allied Screening Commission was tasked to track down Italian civilians who helped escapers and evaders. Helpers were given a certificate of thankfulness signed by Field Marshall H R Alexander, supreme Allied commander in the Mediterranean theatre, and - in some circumstances - cash. Helpers had to fill out a form in which they had to state their personal details, the names of Allied servicemen they helped and details on the nature of the help provided.
In 1947, noting that only a fraction of potential beneficiaries had come forward, the Pistoia branch of ANPI (National Association of Italian Partisans) published a communiqué on local newspapers. The statement urged helpers to claim their reward and get the recognition they deserve. Most respondents enclosed Alexander’s certificate or mentioned the addresses from which repatriated servicemen wrote letters of thankfulness.
Normally, each statement contains the helper(s) personal information, the names of the Allied servicemen accompanied in some case by their service numbers, the nature of the support provided (food, shelter, clothing, medical attention, etc.) and the relevant timespan. Sometimes the statement is signed by more than one person, usually all members of the same household; there are case in which the same individual lodged multiple claims. All items concern British and Americans personnel with the notable exception of a Soviet solider for Ukraine. John F Kerrigan appears in thirteen documents having been helped for about a year by many families. Some personnel actively joined local Resistance units as combatants.
All documents are part of the Risaliti collection, now held at the Istituto Storico della Resistenza e dell’età contemporanea in provincia di Pistoia (ISRPt).
Cataloguer’s note: The claims use the word ‘Inglese’ (English) as to denote nationality. Readers should be advised that in Italian the adjective is frequently used as a loose synonym of ‘British’ or 'English-speaking person'.
The collection also include five air raid alarms logs. The documents record early warnings, alarms and bombings in Pistoia, with additional notes on various tows in the Pistoia province, as well as in other Italian regions. The first log covers three years, from June 1940 to August 1943, while the others encompass one year in total. The series ends in September 1944 when the front reached the town. In total, 244 early warnings and 989 alarms are recorded.
Permission to publish the collection has been kindly granted by the Istituto Storico della Resistenza e dell’età contemporanea in provincia di Pistoia (ISRPt). The collection has been catalogued by Ilaria Cordovani, as part of an internship programme sponsored by the University of Florence.Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceGordon Lett's addressSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.England--Isle of WightCoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantCivilianTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. CorrespondenceLanguageA language of the resourceengIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextISRPT , C.b.b.21 Fondo Risaliti INS. 4, 214DescriptionAn account of the resourcePrivate address of Major Gordon LettCreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gordon Record FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne-page handwritten statementPublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.prisoner of warResistancehttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/660/9179/EGortonHGortonLCM440122.2.pdf478a6c4c2946abffb4f44a588929c340Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceGorton, HaroldDescriptionAn account of the resource136 items. The collection concerns Squadron Leader Harold Gorton (1914 - 1944, 120984, Royal Air Force) and contains eight photographs and 126 letters to his wife and family. Harold Gorton studied at Oxford, and throughout his time in the RAF he continued studying law. He completed a tour of operations as a pilot in 1941 and was then posted as an instructor to RAF Cark. He returned to operations with 49 Squadron stationed at RAF Fulbeck in 1944. He was killed 11/12 November 1944 during an operation to Harburg.<br /><br />The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Mair Gorton and Ian Gorton, and catalogued by Barry Hunter. <br /><br />Additional information on&nbsp;Harold Gorton is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/gorton-h/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource2017-05-30RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Some items have not been published in order to protect the privacy of third parties, to comply with intellectual property regulations, or have been assessed as medium or low priority according to the IBCC Digital Archive collection policy and will therefore be published at a later stage. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collection-policy.IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextGorton, HTranscribed documentA resource consisting primarily of words for reading.TranscriptionText transcribed from audio recording or documentCark
Saturday.
Dearest,
I’m starting this letter tonight, but I’ll leave it open until tomorrow, when I hope to have my Dalachy address.
You can’t tell how relieved I was to get a letter from you this afternoon. I thought there would be one in the post, but was afraid that it might not arrive until Monday, by which time I should be away.
I was greatly surprised to have no cracks from you on the subject of Bob’s photo! He’s certainly thinner than he was than you knew him, as his first year in the R.A.F. fattened him up a bit. He seems to be back to normal now.
Re my promotion, it’s
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quite the accepted thing now here. We’ve had two newcomers to the Mess, & each time the C.O. has introduced me he has said I’m to be given another ring when Boddy goes, which is supposed to be early in February. As for Facey, Roderick & Gillegin, they give me no mercy, always making cracks bout “Acting F/Lt Gorton”!, & saying how they’ll make my life a misery.
As a matter of fact, however, I’ve begun the other way. On Friday morning Roderick was being a bit obstreperous so I tore him off a large strip & told him he could either do things my way or go somewhere else. It’s made no difference to his friendliness, fortunately, & I’m quite prepared to give all the rest of the instructors the same treatment. I feel that I’ve been
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instructing & receiving orders long enough to know what I’m talking about, & I’m going to have my own way in future. (Is this the swelled-headedness you’re afraid of!)
Incidentally, Riches has been made assistant C.F.I. (a bit of a flannel, in my opinion), & I am to be in sole charge of both A & B flights.
What do you think about my next leave? The earliest date I can have is Mar. 3rd – 14th, but as I’m going to Dalachy for a fortnight & shan’t be back until Feb. 8th I’m not sure if the C.F.I. will approve of my having leave 3 weeks later. I think it may be better if we had the next period, from March 17th. Let me know what you think.
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I agree with you that I shall have to see that I’m not too optimistic about the law, but I don’t think there’s much danger. I also agree that even a few exams passed should be useful in getting a job.
As for exams for you to take, I’m a bit vague at present, but will write more on the subject later.
I seem to have written a lot of letters lately, so you shouldn’t be suffering from a shortage.
I sincerely hope you can wangle a medical certificate, as I want this P.T. teaching idea finally knocked on the head. Perhaps they’ll find you a nice job instead!
All my love,
Harold.
[inserted] Address:
The Junior Commanders’ School,
RAF Dallachy,
Near Elgin,
Morayshire. [/inserted]
Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.DescriptionAn account of the resourceHe writes of his duties and arranging leave.CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource Harold GortonDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1944-01-22FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceFour handwritten sheetsLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. CorrespondenceIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextEGortonHGortonLCM440122CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceCivilianRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveContributorAn entity responsible for making contributions to the resourceTricia MarshallTitleA name given to the resourceLetter from Harold Gorton to his wifeSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.Great BritainEngland--CumbriaTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1944-01aircrewmilitary disciplineRAF Carktraininghttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1233/15610/ISRPT, C.b.b.21 Fondo Risaliti INS. 4, 152-1.1.jpg97ab39028082fd6f4b9acdd1d3e488abhttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1233/15610/ISRPT, C.b.b.21 Fondo Risaliti INS. 4, 152-2.1.jpgdc3de09beada98146aefc4627bdef32eDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceIstituto Storico della Resistenza e dell'età contemporanea di PistoiaFondo RisalitiDescriptionAn account of the resource246 items. The 1944-1947 Allied Screening Commission was tasked to track down Italian civilians who helped escapers and evaders. Helpers were given a certificate of thankfulness signed by Field Marshall H R Alexander, supreme Allied commander in the Mediterranean theatre, and - in some circumstances - cash. Helpers had to fill out a form in which they had to state their personal details, the names of Allied servicemen they helped and details on the nature of the help provided.
In 1947, noting that only a fraction of potential beneficiaries had come forward, the Pistoia branch of ANPI (National Association of Italian Partisans) published a communiqué on local newspapers. The statement urged helpers to claim their reward and get the recognition they deserve. Most respondents enclosed Alexander’s certificate or mentioned the addresses from which repatriated servicemen wrote letters of thankfulness.
Normally, each statement contains the helper(s) personal information, the names of the Allied servicemen accompanied in some case by their service numbers, the nature of the support provided (food, shelter, clothing, medical attention, etc.) and the relevant timespan. Sometimes the statement is signed by more than one person, usually all members of the same household; there are case in which the same individual lodged multiple claims. All items concern British and Americans personnel with the notable exception of a Soviet solider for Ukraine. John F Kerrigan appears in thirteen documents having been helped for about a year by many families. Some personnel actively joined local Resistance units as combatants.
All documents are part of the Risaliti collection, now held at the Istituto Storico della Resistenza e dell’età contemporanea in provincia di Pistoia (ISRPt).
Cataloguer’s note: The claims use the word ‘Inglese’ (English) as to denote nationality. Readers should be advised that in Italian the adjective is frequently used as a loose synonym of ‘British’ or 'English-speaking person'.
The collection also include five air raid alarms logs. The documents record early warnings, alarms and bombings in Pistoia, with additional notes on various tows in the Pistoia province, as well as in other Italian regions. The first log covers three years, from June 1940 to August 1943, while the others encompass one year in total. The series ends in September 1944 when the front reached the town. In total, 244 early warnings and 989 alarms are recorded.
Permission to publish the collection has been kindly granted by the Istituto Storico della Resistenza e dell’età contemporanea in provincia di Pistoia (ISRPt). The collection has been catalogued by Ilaria Cordovani, as part of an internship programme sponsored by the University of Florence.Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.Spatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.ItalyItaly--PistoiaCoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantCivilianTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. CorrespondenceLanguageA language of the resourceitaIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextISRPT , C.b.b.21 Fondo Risaliti INS. 4, 152CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ida BianchiDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1947-07-10FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne-page handwritten statementTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1943PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.DescriptionAn account of the resourceIda Bianchi claims she helped some allied prisoners of war, from mid-September 1943 to December 1943. Some of them were in Lavacchioni area.TitleA name given to the resourceStatement of Ida Bianchi about some Allied servicemenprisoner of warResistancehttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1233/15553/ISRPT, C.b.b.21 Fondo Risaliti INS. 4, 209-1.2.jpgc06d64ccad7b103f13faf731cc962a7bhttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1233/15553/ISRPT, C.b.b.21 Fondo Risaliti INS. 4, 209-2.2.jpg203662c4b818ab17568bcd999ae62025Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceIstituto Storico della Resistenza e dell'età contemporanea di PistoiaFondo RisalitiDescriptionAn account of the resource246 items. The 1944-1947 Allied Screening Commission was tasked to track down Italian civilians who helped escapers and evaders. Helpers were given a certificate of thankfulness signed by Field Marshall H R Alexander, supreme Allied commander in the Mediterranean theatre, and - in some circumstances - cash. Helpers had to fill out a form in which they had to state their personal details, the names of Allied servicemen they helped and details on the nature of the help provided.
In 1947, noting that only a fraction of potential beneficiaries had come forward, the Pistoia branch of ANPI (National Association of Italian Partisans) published a communiqué on local newspapers. The statement urged helpers to claim their reward and get the recognition they deserve. Most respondents enclosed Alexander’s certificate or mentioned the addresses from which repatriated servicemen wrote letters of thankfulness.
Normally, each statement contains the helper(s) personal information, the names of the Allied servicemen accompanied in some case by their service numbers, the nature of the support provided (food, shelter, clothing, medical attention, etc.) and the relevant timespan. Sometimes the statement is signed by more than one person, usually all members of the same household; there are case in which the same individual lodged multiple claims. All items concern British and Americans personnel with the notable exception of a Soviet solider for Ukraine. John F Kerrigan appears in thirteen documents having been helped for about a year by many families. Some personnel actively joined local Resistance units as combatants.
All documents are part of the Risaliti collection, now held at the Istituto Storico della Resistenza e dell’età contemporanea in provincia di Pistoia (ISRPt).
Cataloguer’s note: The claims use the word ‘Inglese’ (English) as to denote nationality. Readers should be advised that in Italian the adjective is frequently used as a loose synonym of ‘British’ or 'English-speaking person'.
The collection also include five air raid alarms logs. The documents record early warnings, alarms and bombings in Pistoia, with additional notes on various tows in the Pistoia province, as well as in other Italian regions. The first log covers three years, from June 1940 to August 1943, while the others encompass one year in total. The series ends in September 1944 when the front reached the town. In total, 244 early warnings and 989 alarms are recorded.
Permission to publish the collection has been kindly granted by the Istituto Storico della Resistenza e dell’età contemporanea in provincia di Pistoia (ISRPt). The collection has been catalogued by Ilaria Cordovani, as part of an internship programme sponsored by the University of Florence.Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.Spatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.ItalyItaly--PistoiaCoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantCivilianTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. CorrespondenceLanguageA language of the resourceitaIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextISRPT , C.b.b.21 Fondo Risaliti INS. 4, 209CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource Osvaldo LippiDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1947-08-10FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceTwo-page handwritten statementTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1943PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.DescriptionAn account of the resourceOsvaldo Lippi claims he helped eleven allied prisoners of war for two months. With other people, he built a hut for them where he brought food and cigarettes. Then, they went away as to escape from fascist militiamen. Later, one of the prisoners sent him a letter to tell him he made it back home. For his efforts, he received a certificate of thankfulness. TitleA name given to the resourceStatement of Osvaldo Lippi about some Allied servicemenprisoner of warResistancehttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1213/15030/EHicksDonaldsonDW[Date]-010001.jpg2da817f413b6647ed28396a427d55138https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1213/15030/EHicksDonaldsonDW[Date]-010002.jpg74fc650200df4f5527955694b4370e33https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1213/15030/EHicksDonaldsonDW[Date]-010003.jpgcb145e0637223728aba92fe7c63c668eDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceDonaldson, DavidDavid DonaldsonD DonaldsonDescriptionAn account of the resource301 Items and a sub-collection of 51 items. Concerns Royal Air Force career of Wing Commander David Donaldson DSO and bar, DFC. A pilot, he joined the Royal Air Force Reserve in 1934. Mobilized in 1939. he undertook tours on 149, 57 and 156 and 192 Squadrons. He was photographed by Cecil Beaton at RAF Mildenhall in 1941. Collection contains a large number of letters to and from family members, friends as well as Royal Air Force personnel. Also included are personal and service documents, and his logbooks. In addition, there are photographs of family, service personnel and aircraft. After the war he became a solicitor. The collection also contains an oral history interview with Frances Grundy, his daughter.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Anna Frances Grundy and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource2015-06-02RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextGrundy, AFTranscribed documentA resource consisting primarily of words for reading.TranscriptionText transcribed from audio recording or documentOfficers' Mess
R.A.F. Station,
Foulsham,
Norfolk.
R.N.Z.A.F.
Brighton.
Wednesday.
Dear Winco,
Just a short note from me to say cheerio to you & very many thanks for a happy time spent at 192 under your command.
We are leaving here tomorrow for Blackpool where we are staying for a week before embarking for home. We are going on the “ANDES” I think but have not much idea of which way we are going. There are going to be 1500 N.Z.ers
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going on this liner & they hope to have everyone home around Christmas.
Chaos reigns supreme down here as you can imagine but they are muddling their way through. However seeing the powers that be learned of it all only a week ago I don't suppose they are doing too badly.
One of the lads down here from Foulsham told me of about your bar to the D.S.O. My very heartiest congratulations to you on receiving it.
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Please give my regards to Ken, adj & the rest of the crowd there.
I hope to be able to get to Derby and see my wife again before I go as I've still a few things to clear up. They gave us no notice of this boat & I have to get my brother-in-law to sell my car for me.
I must close now wishing you all the very best in the future & I'll always remember the happy months spent at 192 with all of you.
Goodbye & good luck
Yours sincerely
Trevor Hicks.Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceLetter to David DonaldsonDescriptionAn account of the resourceThank you from a former 192 Squadron member Trevor Hicks who is leaving shortly to return to New Zealand. Congratulates David on Distinguished Service Order award. Sends regards to all.CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource? HicksFormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceThree page handwritten letterLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. CorrespondenceIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextEHicksDonaldsonDW[Date]-01CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceRoyal Air Force. Bomber CommandRoyal New Zealand Air ForceSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.Great BritainEngland--NorfolkRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveContributorAn entity responsible for making contributions to the resourceFrances Grundy192 SquadronDistinguished Service OrderRAF Foulshamhttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/84/9920/PCluettAV1568.1.jpgc98f4434bd665b4e404305c06aba2545Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceCluett, Albert VictorAlbert Victor CluettA V CluettSubjectThe topic of the resourceWorld War (1939-1945)Great Britain. Royal Air Force. Bomber CommandDescriptionAn account of the resource68 items. The collection concerns Leading Aircraftman Albert Victor Cluett (1209046, Royal Air Force). After training in 1941/42 as an armourer, he was posted to 50 Squadron at RAF Swinderby and then RAF Skellingthorpe. The collections consists his official Royal Air Force documents, armourer training notebooks, photographs of colleagues, aircraft and locations as well as propaganda items, books in German and Dutch and items of memorabilia.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Albert Victor Cluett's daughter Pat Brown and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.DateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource2015-05-15RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Some items have not been published in order to protect the privacy of third parties, to comply with intellectual property regulations, or have been assessed as medium or low priority according to the IBCC Digital Archive collection policy and will therefore be published at a later stage. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collection-policy. IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextCluett, AVPublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceLancaster in flightDescriptionAn account of the resourceFront quarter view of Lancaster in bank to port with clouds in the background.CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource[..] WestFormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne b/w paintingTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceArtworkIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextPCluettAV1568CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceRoyal Air Force. Bomber CommandPublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.Conforms ToAn established standard to which the described resource conforms.MD0 stableLancasterhttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/191/3581/MOHaraHF655736-161121-030001.1.jpgf9099e7d770de6879a8b8cce8ac5f103https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/191/3581/MOHaraHF655736-161121-030002.1.jpg47134a5172f3b0a8f3da969a833c6da4Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceO'Hara, HerbertPaddy O'HaraH F O'HaraDescriptionAn account of the resource59 items. The collection concerns the wartime career of Flight Sergeant Herbert Frederick O'Hara (1917 – 1968, 655736, 195482 Royal Air Force). Herbert O'Hara served on 12 Squadron at RAF Wickenby between February and May 1944. His aircraft was shot down over France in May 1944 and he evaded until he was liberated in September 1944. He was then commissioned. The collection contains service records and two logbooks, notification of him missing as well as correspondence from and photographs of French people who helped him evade. In addition there is an account of travelling across the Atlantic for flying training in Florida as well as notes from his aircrew officers course at RAF Credenhill. Finally there are a number of target and reconnaissance photographs and six paintings.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Brian O'Hara and catalogued by Nigel Huckins and IBCC staff.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource2016-11-21RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextO'Hara, HFDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceNo. 12 (Bomber) Squadron Reunion Dinner, 1950DescriptionAn account of the resourceA programme and menu relating to the 1950 reunion of 12 Squadron personnel held in the Lord Raglan hotel, London.CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource12 Squadron Reunion CommitteeDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1950-10-14FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceThree page bookletLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextMOHaraHF655736-161121-03CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceRoyal Air Force. Bomber CommandCivilianSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.Great BritainEngland--LondonTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1950-10-14RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveConforms ToAn established standard to which the described resource conforms.MD0 stable12 Squadronhttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/272/1150/PBubbGJ16010131.1.jpg83d6c0dee7e7da70d5a996b9182ba206https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/272/1150/PBubbGJ16010131.3.pdf8324e3ad1c4d71065ab037e623526ff9Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceBubb, George. AlbumDescriptionAn account of the resource32 items. The album contains photographs, propaganda, service material, memorabilia and research concerning George Bubb's service with 44 Squadron at RAF Spilsby. PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextBubb, GJDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resource44 Squadron and the Wesserling Raid 21/22 June 1944DescriptionAn account of the resourceSix page document courtesy of the late Allen White - 44 Squadron Historian. Reproduces narratives from three 44 Squadron crews involved in the operation. Overall the raid lost 37 crews from 120 launched against Wesserling oil refinery near Cologne. 44 Squadron dispatched 16 aircraft of which 6 were lost. Germans successfully interfered with Oboe of pathfinder Mosquito aircraft and the raid disintegrated. First narrative recounts experience of Squadron Leader Cockbain who lost control of his aircraft after attach by night fighter. Some crew bailed out before he regained control and after a struggle successfully returned to base. Second narrative recounts experience of Cockbain's flight engineer, Walter Faraday. Reports on damage and that rear gunner is stuck in malfunctioned turret. Describes recovery to base and feelings next day. Final account from this crew is from the mid upper gunner Albert Bracegirdle who bailed out and awoke in a forest. After evading he hands himself in due to injury and the fact he is deep in Germany. He notes that two other squadrons on the raid lost six crews. He notes that plan was standard 5 Group low level marking technique but bomb on H2S if no markers. However raid bore the brunt of successful night fighter action. An account of the loss of Pilot Officer R Woods aircraft is given by W/O A Sergeant Royal Australian Air Force. This was their second operation and they were hit by night fighter and had to bail out. Recounts crew struggling with parachutes while others are injured or dead. Three crew members survived and were caught the next day. The final account of the raid is from Sergeant F Preston, one of the only three crew to survive from Pilot Officer J W Sholtz crew. He recounts he was blown clear after the aircraft exploded and opened his parachute and landing with some small injuries. He then headed for southern France. The final account is of Ric Green a navigator on 44 Squadron who did not fly on the raid but reported his feelings the next morning on finding so many crews missing from the previous night. There follows a role of honour for six crews lost on the raid. Notes that the first crew on the list, Flying Officer R Wood Royal New Zealand Air Force was the only Bomber Command crew lost that contained members of all three commonwealth air forces plus a representative from the United States Army Air Force.CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource207 Squadron associationFormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne album pageLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. Personal researchIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextPBubbGJ16010131, PBubbGJ16010132, PBubbGJ16010133, PBubbGJ16010134, PBubbGJ16010135, PBubbGJ16010136, PBubbGJ16010137CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceRoyal Air Force. Bomber CommandRoyal New Zealand Air ForceRoyal Australian Air ForceRoyal Canadian Air ForceUnited States Army Air ForceSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.GermanyGermany--CologneTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1944-06-211944-06-22PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.44 SquadronH2Shttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1252/16953/SCheshireGL72021v10029.1.jpgf011a9a094cb3aede92cb9dfe2a0cac2Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceCheshire, LeonardCheshire, Geoffrey LeonardBaron CheshireDescriptionAn account of the resource374 items concerning Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC. Collection consists of photographs of people, vehicles, places, aircraft, weapons and targets; documents including, private and service letters, signals, telegrams, intelligence reports, crew lists and official documents. Cheshire served on 102 and 35 Squadrons and commanded 76 and 617 Squadrons. The collection includes details of 617 Squadron's precision bombing operations.
The collection has been licenced to the IBCC Digital Archive by The Leonard Cheshire Archive and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.Transcribed documentA resource consisting primarily of words for reading.TranscriptionText transcribed from audio recording or documentFile Personnel & B.F.
4G/GBW/DO.
Headquarters,
No. 4 Group.
Royal Air Force,
[underlined] YORK [/underlined]
6th February 1944.
Dear Chesh,
Gale told me that you were very anxious that we should provide a crew for your squadron.
You know that I would be most happy to oblige but on referring the matter to the A.O.C. he was most adamant that in view of the heavy commitments we have in this Group arising partly from the creation of some new Squadrons and commitments outside the Group it is absolutely impossible to fulfil your requirements. I am so sorry. Perhaps during the Spring when we have straighten ourselves out if you are still in want and would let me know I would use every effort to oblige.
I have tried several times to telephone you but although I got as far as Woodhall Spa. Each time it seems impossible to get put through to you.
Good wishes.
Yours
Gerry
Wing Commander G.L. Cheshire. D.S.O. D.F.C.,
[underlined] Woodhall Spa [/underlined]Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceLetter to Leonard Cheshire from 4 GroupDescriptionAn account of the resourceReply to a request from Cheshire that 4 Group provide crew. Not possible at present due to heavy commitments and new squadrons forming.CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource4 GroupDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1944-02-06LanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. CorrespondenceText. Service materialIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextSCheshireGL72021v10029CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceRoyal Air Force. Bomber CommandSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.Great BritainEngland--LincolnshireEngland--YorkshireEngland--YorkTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1944-02-06Is Part OfA related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included.Cheshire, Leonard. CorrespondencePublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveLicenseA legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.Royalty-free permission to publishRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is property of the Leonard Cheshire Archive which has kindly granted the International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive a royalty-free permission to publish it. Please note that it was digitised by a third-party which used technical specifications that may differ from those used by International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive. It has been published here ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre.FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne-page typewritten letterContributorAn entity responsible for making contributions to the resourceClaire Monk4 GroupCheshire, Geoffrey Leonard (1917-1992)military service conditionsRAF Woodhall Spahttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1252/16995/EAOC4GrpCheshireGL440914.2.jpg774bd03e08b8338ad83c1e6680d82a34Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceCheshire, LeonardCheshire, Geoffrey LeonardBaron CheshireDescriptionAn account of the resource374 items concerning Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC. Collection consists of photographs of people, vehicles, places, aircraft, weapons and targets; documents including, private and service letters, signals, telegrams, intelligence reports, crew lists and official documents. Cheshire served on 102 and 35 Squadrons and commanded 76 and 617 Squadrons. The collection includes details of 617 Squadron's precision bombing operations.
The collection has been licenced to the IBCC Digital Archive by The Leonard Cheshire Archive and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceTelegram to Leonard CheshireDescriptionAn account of the resourceIndian Posts and Telegraphs Form with congratulations to Leonard Cheshire on his Victoria Cross from Headquarters 4 Group CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource4 GroupFormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne page handwritten telegramLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. CorrespondenceIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextEAOC4GrpCheshireGL440914CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceRoyal Air Force. Bomber CommandPublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveLicenseA legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.Royalty-free permission to publishRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is property of the Leonard Cheshire Archive which has kindly granted the International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive a royalty-free permission to publish it. Please note that it was digitised by a third-party which used technical specifications that may differ from those used by International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive. It has been published here ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre.4 GroupCheshire, Geoffrey Leonard (1917-1992)Victoria Crosshttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1252/16980/SCheshireGL72021v10061.2.jpg334caaafa296bfb0deafebda81514192Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceCheshire, LeonardCheshire, Geoffrey LeonardBaron CheshireDescriptionAn account of the resource374 items concerning Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC. Collection consists of photographs of people, vehicles, places, aircraft, weapons and targets; documents including, private and service letters, signals, telegrams, intelligence reports, crew lists and official documents. Cheshire served on 102 and 35 Squadrons and commanded 76 and 617 Squadrons. The collection includes details of 617 Squadron's precision bombing operations.
The collection has been licenced to the IBCC Digital Archive by The Leonard Cheshire Archive and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceLetter to Leonard Cheshire from officer of 4 GroupDescriptionAn account of the resourceThanks him for the partyCreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource4 Group officerDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1944-05-19LanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. CorrespondenceText. Service materialIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextSCheshireGL72021v10061CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceRoyal Air Force. Bomber CommandSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.Great BritainEngland--LincolnshireEngland--YorkshireEngland--YorkTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1944-05-19Is Part OfA related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included.Cheshire, Leonard. CorrespondencePublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveLicenseA legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.Royalty-free permission to publishConforms ToAn established standard to which the described resource conforms.Pending HW transcription. AllocatedRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is property of the Leonard Cheshire Archive which has kindly granted the International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive a royalty-free permission to publish it. Please note that it was digitised by a third-party which used technical specifications that may differ from those used by International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive. It has been published here ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre.FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne-page typewritten letter4 Group617 SquadronCheshire, Geoffrey Leonard (1917-1992)entertainmentmilitary living conditionsRAF Woodhall Spahttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/408/7346/SChattertonJ159568v10287.1.jpgd678769370f8a3b813b2434aa2dbc4ecDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resource44 Squadron Operations Order BookDescriptionAn account of the resourceCollection consists of 521 items which are mostly Operations orders, aircraft load and weight tables and bomb aimers briefings for 44 Squadron operations between January 1944 and April 1945. <br /><br />The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by M J Chatterton and catalogued by Nigel Huckins. <br /><br />This collection also contains items concerning Dewhurst Graaf and his crew, and Donald Neil McKechnie and his crew. Additional information on <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/graaff-d/">Dewhurst Graaf</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/mckechnie-dn/">Donald Neil McKechnie</a> is available via the IBCC Losses Database.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource2016-03-14RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextChatterton, JTranscribed documentA resource consisting primarily of words for reading.TranscriptionText transcribed from audio recording or document[underlined] NO. 44(RHODESIA)SQUADRON. [/underlined] [underlined] 25TH JANUARY,1944. [/underlined]
[underlined] OPERATIONAL AND TRAINING DETAIL FOR 25/26TH JANUARY, 1944. SERIAL NO, 8/44. [/underlined]
[underlined] OPERATIONAL [/underlined] : The following crews and aircraft are hereby detailed for operational flying duties on 25/26th January, 1944.
[underlined] ND.517.U. (III). [/underlined]
F/Lt. Wiggin.
Sgt. Jones.
F/O. Maury.
[underlined] F/O. Roger. [/underlined]
Sgt. Dicken.
F/Sgt. Lloyd.
F/O. Rimmer.
[underlined] JA.843.O. (III). [/underlined]
F.O. Mercer. [inserted] D.F.C. [/inserted]
Sgt. Capps.
P.O. Purvis. [inserted] D.F.C. [/inserted]
[underlined] F/S. Barker. [/underlined]
P.O. Baker
F/Sgt. Pratt.
W/O. Wilkie.
[underlined] W.4933.Y. (I)(MIN). [/underlined]
P.O. Oakley
Sgt. Campbell.
Sgt. Cartlidge.
[underlined] F/S. [deleted] Binns. [/deleted] [inserted] HATTON [/inserted] [/underlined]
Sgt. Naylor.
Sgt. Dearling.
F/S. Pratt.
[underlined] ME.571.P. (I). [/underlined]
P.O. Manning.
Sgt. Wren.
Sgt. Woodwards.
[underlined] Sgt. Roberts. [/underlined]
Sgt. Davison.
Sgt. Hedley.
Sgt. Murray.
[underlined] ME.573.S. (I). [/underlined
P.O. Gee.
Sgt. Turner.
Sgt. Osborne.
[underlined] Sgt. Maxwell. [/underlined]
Sgt. Utting.
Sgt. Inglis.
Sgt. Moore.
[underlined] EE.185.K (III). [/underlined]
F/Lt. Hunter.
Sgt. Cooper.
F/O. Greenwood.
[underlined] F/O. Willis. [/underlined]
Sgt. Salmon.
Sgt. Miles.
Sgt. Alexander.
[underlined] LM.306.L (III). [/underlined]
F/Lt. Phillips.
Sgt. Carter.
F/O. Gourlay.
[underlined] Sgt. Taylor. [/underlined]
P.O. Bennett.
Sgt. Curtis.
W/O. Dowling.
[underlined] LM.434.F. (III) [/underlined]
P.O. Wright. [inserted] D.F.C. [/underlined]
Sgt. Bateman.
F/O. Garland.
[underlined] P.O. Soaper. [/underlined]
Sgt. Laker.
F/S. Snow.
Sgt. Miller.
[underlined] ED.611.J. (III). [/underlined]
P.O. Bartlett.
Sgt. Middleton.
F/S Sturgess.
[underlined] Sgt. Hoad. [/underlined]
Sgt. Scott.
Sgt. Swingler.
Sgt. Cowley.
[underlined] DV.166.B. (III). [/underlined]
P.O. Smith.
Sgt. Bennett.
Sgt. Farrow.
[underlined] F/O. Dutton. [/underlined]
Sgt. Hussey.
Sgt. Myers.
Sgt. Dack.
[underlined] NO. 1 STANDBY. [/underlined] C
F/LT. Dorehill. DFC.
Sgt. Turrell.
F/S. Wright.
[underlined] Sgt. Deacon. [/underlined]
Sgt. Gurr.
Sgt. Mullett. DFM.
Sgt. Woollard.
[underlined] No.2 STANDBY. [/underlined]
F/S. Barton.
Sgt. Thompson.
F/O. Sparrow.
[underlined] Sgt. Barnes. [/underlined]
Sgt. Willett.
Sgt. Joy.
Sgt. Hummell.
DUTY CREWS : F/S. Stephenson & crew.
Sgt. Butt & crew.
BRIEFING : NAVIGATORS: SPEC.: MAIN:
To be notified later.
Bus will leave Sgts. Mess at
Bus will leave Officers Mess at
Officer i/c Night Flying : S/Ldr. Cockbain.
Duty Flight Engineer : Sgt. Waugh.
Duty Electricians : ACs . Brown & Ramsden.
Duty Photos : As detailed by Sgt. White.
Duty Sigs. : LAC. Moore.
Duty Armr. N.C.O’s : Sgt. Leyland & Cpl. Gibbons.
Duty Flight N.C.O’s : Sgt. Gibbons & Arrowsmith.
Duty Clerk : Cpl. Pike.
Duty Signals Officer : P.O. Roberts.
[signature]
Flight Lieutenant,
for Wing Commander,
Commanding,
[underlined] No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron [/underlined]Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceOperations order 25 January 1944Operational and training detail for 25/26 January 1944 Serial No 8/44DescriptionAn account of the resourceLists crews and aircraft for operation on night 25/26 January 1944. Fourth member of each crew underlined in red. Includes two standby crews and duty personnel. First standby crew has aircraft letter 'C' alongside, Third row fourth crew member has 'Line overlap' annotated alongside it.CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource44 Squadron adjutantDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1944-01-25LanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. Service materialIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextSChattertonJ159568v10287CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceRoyal Air Force. Bomber CommandSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.Great BritainEngland--LincolnshireTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1944-01-251944-01-26PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.ContributorAn entity responsible for making contributions to the resourceFrank BattenFormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne-page typewritten document44 Squadronair gunneraircrewflight engineerpilotRAF Dunholme Lodgewireless operatorhttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1252/16526/MCheshireGL72021-181210-020002.2.jpg31b659f6d50b487b2f8795100d135383Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceCheshire, LeonardCheshire, Geoffrey LeonardBaron CheshireDescriptionAn account of the resource374 items concerning Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC. Collection consists of photographs of people, vehicles, places, aircraft, weapons and targets; documents including, private and service letters, signals, telegrams, intelligence reports, crew lists and official documents. Cheshire served on 102 and 35 Squadrons and commanded 76 and 617 Squadrons. The collection includes details of 617 Squadron's precision bombing operations.
The collection has been licenced to the IBCC Digital Archive by The Leonard Cheshire Archive and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.Transcribed documentA resource consisting primarily of words for reading.TranscriptionText transcribed from audio recording or document[underlined] POSTAGRAM [/underlined]
R.A.F. Form 1924
Originator’s Reference Number:- SY.574
Date:- 20th June, 1944.
To: Base Commander, Coningsby, Station Commander Woodhall, O.C. No. 617 Squadron
From: H.Q. No. 5 Group
Herewith copy of H.Q.B.C’S A.313 dated 18th June, 1944 from A.O.C. in C. HQ. Bomber Command.
[underlined] TOP SECRET. [/underlined]
Following for crews not for publication or to be repeated outside crew circle of addresses.
Begins:-
The attacks on Le Havre and Boulogne succeeded in virtually destroying the entire German Naval Forces in these harbours. Nearly one hundred Naval and Naval Auxiliary Craft were sunk or damaged. The proportion [inserted] sunk [/inserted] at least sixty being remarkably high. For security reasons not too much was made of this greatest of Air-Sea victories but crews can be satisfied that their efforts have altered the entire aspect of the Naval war in the Channel.
NOT TO BE QUOTED.
ENDS.
Originator’s Signature [initials indecipherable] Beale S/O
Time of Origin 201100BDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourcePostgram from 5 Group Headquarters to Officer Commanding 617 SquadronDescriptionAn account of the resourceMessage is a copy of Headquarters Bomber Command signal congratulating crews that their attacks on Le Havre and Boulogne succeeded in virtually destroying German naval assets in those harbours.CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource5 GroupDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1944-06-20LanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. CorrespondenceText. Service materialIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextMCheshireGL72021-181210-020002CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceRoyal Air Force. Bomber CommandSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.FranceFrance--Le HavreFrance--Boulogne-sur-MerTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1944-06-141944-06-15Is Part OfA related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included.Cheshire, Leonard. Bombing of the Le Havre submarine pens (14/15 June 1944)PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveLicenseA legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.Royalty-free permission to publishRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is property of the Leonard Cheshire Archive which has kindly granted the International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive a royalty-free permission to publish it. Please note that it was digitised by a third-party which used technical specifications that may differ from those used by International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive. It has been published here ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre.ContributorAn entity responsible for making contributions to the resourceSue SmithDavid BloomfieldFormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne-page typewritten document617 Squadronbombingbombing of the Le Havre submarine pens (14/15 June 1944)Normandy campaign (6 June – 21 August 1944)https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/734/16179/MCattyMA164193-180822-040001.1.jpg344df020bb314920b640ec3d1b6a8a5chttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/734/16179/MCattyMA164193-180822-040002.1.jpg4527a5915cb3c74937fd7cb3ca6b5d53Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceCatty, Martin ArthurM A CattyDescriptionAn account of the resource19 items. An oral history interview with Martin Catty (b. 1923, 1802887, 164193 Royal Air Force), log books, photographs, service documents, maps, and folders containing navigation and Gee charts. He flew operations as a navigator with 514 Squadron.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Martin Catty and catalogued by Barry Hunter.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource2018-08-22RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Some items have not been published in order to protect the privacy of third parties, to comply with intellectual property regulations, or have been assessed as medium or low priority according to the IBCC Digital Archive collection policy and will therefore be published at a later stage. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collection-policy.IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextCatty, MADublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resource514 Squadron 3rd Re-Union DinnerDescriptionAn account of the resourceA menu for a re-union dinnerCreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource514 Squadron RAFDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1949-01-22FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne printed bookletLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextMCattyMA164193-180822-050001,
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MCattyMA164193-180822-040001,
MCattyMA164193-180822-040002CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForcePublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.514 Squadronentertainmenthttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/734/16178/MCattyMA164193-180822-030001.2.jpga28171ca77879157fd975b5ab56ece7fhttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/734/16178/MCattyMA164193-180822-030002.2.jpgccfe43f2a30c91ef817596a9d1dd11c1https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/734/16178/MCattyMA164193-180822-030003.2.jpgfa0fb237754b30e5280917612a5ef728Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceCatty, Martin ArthurM A CattyDescriptionAn account of the resource19 items. An oral history interview with Martin Catty (b. 1923, 1802887, 164193 Royal Air Force), log books, photographs, service documents, maps, and folders containing navigation and Gee charts. He flew operations as a navigator with 514 Squadron.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Martin Catty and catalogued by Barry Hunter.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource2018-08-22RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Some items have not been published in order to protect the privacy of third parties, to comply with intellectual property regulations, or have been assessed as medium or low priority according to the IBCC Digital Archive collection policy and will therefore be published at a later stage. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collection-policy.IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextCatty, MADublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resource514 Squadron 2nd Reunion DinnerDescriptionAn account of the resourceA reunion dinner menu with the signatures of many who attended.CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource514 Squadron Royal Air ForceDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1948-04-17FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne printed booklet with handwritten signaturesLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextMCattyMA164193-180822-030001,
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MCattyMA164193-180822-030003CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceCivilianSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.Great BritainTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1948-04-17PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.514 Squadronhttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/734/16180/MCattyMA164193-180822-040001.2.jpg344df020bb314920b640ec3d1b6a8a5chttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/734/16180/MCattyMA164193-180822-040002.2.jpg4527a5915cb3c74937fd7cb3ca6b5d53Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceCatty, Martin ArthurM A CattyDescriptionAn account of the resource19 items. An oral history interview with Martin Catty (b. 1923, 1802887, 164193 Royal Air Force), log books, photographs, service documents, maps, and folders containing navigation and Gee charts. He flew operations as a navigator with 514 Squadron.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Martin Catty and catalogued by Barry Hunter.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource2018-08-22RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Some items have not been published in order to protect the privacy of third parties, to comply with intellectual property regulations, or have been assessed as medium or low priority according to the IBCC Digital Archive collection policy and will therefore be published at a later stage. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collection-policy.IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextCatty, MADublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resource514 Squadron Third Reunion DinnerDescriptionAn account of the resourceA menu from the third reunion dinner of 514 SquadronCreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource514 Squadron Royal Air ForceDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1949-01-22FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne printed bookletLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextMCattyMA164193-180822-050001,
MCattyMA164193-180822-050002
MCattyMA164193-180822-040001
MCattyMA164193-180822-040002CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceCivilianSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.Great BritainTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1949-01-22PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.514 Squadronhttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1272/17679/MBrookerWH[Ser -DoB]-180402-010001.jpg56369d7f78a44c7467dc81be0464a3a0https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1272/17679/MBrookerWH[Ser -DoB]-180402-010002.jpg01545bbbe2e6424e9846c9c5f855214cDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceBrooker, William HarryW H BrookerMiller James J MillerDescriptionAn account of the resource11 items. The collection concerns brothers in law James Miller (b. 1919) and
William Harry Brooker (b.1920). It contains propaganda leaflets, two photographs, a NSDAP Car flag, documents and a memoir.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Ann Brookfield and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource2018-04-02RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Some items have not been published in order to protect the privacy of third parties, to comply with intellectual property regulations, or have been assessed as medium or low priority according to the IBCC Digital Archive collection policy and will therefore be published at a later stage. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collection-policy. IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextBrooker, WH-Miller, JDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceMountain Christmas CardDescriptionAn account of the resourceA Christmas and New Year card to Jim from Danny. The card is printed for 52 (L) Dicion BAOR and has a saltire herald crest with 'Mountain' underneath. On the reverse is a Heraldic Map showing the training and active service of the 52nd (L) Division during the campaign in NW Europe 1939-1945.CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource52nd (L) DivisionFormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne double sided printed cardLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextMBrookerWH[Ser#-DoB]-180402-010001,
MBrookerWH[Ser#-DoB]-180402-010002CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantBritish ArmyRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.GermanyGreat Britainentertainmenthttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/830/10718/E[Author]WilsonJH440408-0001.jpg7595b1eb8acfe185b63780dc4645dd2ahttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/830/10718/E[Author]WilsonJH440408-0002.jpg429bae6810c9565332e01777fdda8888Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceFuller, Frank TildenF T FullerDescriptionAn account of the resource19 items. Sergeant Frank Fuller was the rear gunner on a 7 Squadron Lancaster captained by Squadron Leader C H Wilson, Distinguished Flying Cross, which was shot down during operations to Nuremberg on 3/31 March 1944. Collection consists of letters to Mrs Wilson, the captain's wife, from the parents of other crew members and official sources after crew reported missing.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Maurice Burl and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource2015-10-01RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Some items have not been published in order to protect the privacy of third parties, to comply with intellectual property regulations, or have been assessed as medium or low priority according to the IBCC Digital Archive collection policy and will therefore be published at a later stage. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collection-policy.IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextFuller, FTTranscribed documentA resource consisting primarily of words for reading.TranscriptionText transcribed from audio recording or document[crest]
No. 7 Squadron,
R.A.F. Station,
Oakington,
Cambridge.
8th April, 1944.
Dear Mrs. Wilson,
Thank you for your letter of 4th April. I am enclosing a list of your husband’s crew and their next of Kin.
You will be informed immediately any news is received which I sincerely hope will be in the near future.
I should be pleased if you would confirm that correspondence addressed to 2, Kensington Grove, Denton, will find you or whether you have permanently moved to Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Yours sincerely
[signature]
Mrs J. H.Wilson,
Greyfriars,
Chapel-en-le-Frith.
[page break]
NAVIGATOR:- Sgt. J.Stevens 1456987 R.C
Next of Kin:- Father
Mr. D.W.Stevens
Carlton Grange,
Hope Nr.Wrexham- N.W.
AIR BOMBER:- F/O J.S.Ferrier J.23366
Next of Kin:- Father
Doctor Gordon Ferrier
167,Church Street
Mimico- Ontario – Canada
WIRELESS OP. Sgt. K.G.Francis 1387022 C/E
Next of Kin:- Father
Mr. J.Francis
65, Winchelsea Road,
Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceLetter to Mrs J. H. Wilson from 7 SquadronDescriptionAn account of the resourceLetter to Mrs J. H. Wilson from 7 Squadron enclosing a list of next of kin for her husband’s crew and requesting confirmation of her address.CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource7 SquadronDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1944-04-08FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceTwo photocopied sheets, two page typewritten letterLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. CorrespondenceIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextE[Author]WilsonJH440408CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceCivilianRoyal Air Force. Bomber CommandSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.Great BritainEngland--CambridgeshireEngland--LancashireEngland--ManchesterEngland--Chapel-en-le-FrithTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1944-04-08PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.ContributorAn entity responsible for making contributions to the resourceTricia MarshallDavid Bloomfield7 Squadronair gunneraircrewbomb aimerflight engineermissing in actionnavigatorRAF Oakingtonwireless operatorhttps://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1213/15135/MGrundyAF[DoB]-151027-010001.jpgac149adae2ce7ede8075a4753488d466https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/1213/15135/MGrundyAF[DoB]-151027-010002.jpged67cb4f08c1fd4273dbcaddfe110879Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceDonaldson, DavidDavid DonaldsonD DonaldsonDescriptionAn account of the resource301 Items and a sub-collection of 51 items. Concerns Royal Air Force career of Wing Commander David Donaldson DSO and bar, DFC. A pilot, he joined the Royal Air Force Reserve in 1934. Mobilized in 1939. he undertook tours on 149, 57 and 156 and 192 Squadrons. He was photographed by Cecil Beaton at RAF Mildenhall in 1941. Collection contains a large number of letters to and from family members, friends as well as Royal Air Force personnel. Also included are personal and service documents, and his logbooks. In addition, there are photographs of family, service personnel and aircraft. After the war he became a solicitor. The collection also contains an oral history interview with Frances Grundy, his daughter.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Anna Frances Grundy and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource2015-06-02RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextGrundy, AFDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceReverend Maurice Henry Edwards Who's Who entryDescriptionAn account of the resourceRequest for any alterations to Whos' Who entry for Maurice Edwards, Chaplain in Chief Royal Air Force, Joyce Donaldson's father. CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resourceA & G Black LtdPublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableWho's WhoDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource1961-05-04FormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceTwo sides printed documentLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextMGrundyAF[DoB]-151027-01CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceCivilianSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.Great BritainEngland--LondonEngland--GloucestershireEngland--StroudTemporal CoverageTemporal characteristics of the resource.1961-05-04RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/original/769/9418/MDexterKI127249-170830-19.2.jpga1b7a48851e0eb72733eb6117672083dDublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceDexter, Keith IngerDexter, DecK I DexterDescriptionAn account of the resource33 items. The collection concerns Flying Officer Keith Dexter (1911 - 1943, 127249, 1387607 Royal Air Force ), a policeman before the war, he flew as a pilot with 103 Squadron at RAF Elsham Wolds. He was shot down and killed with all his crew on 16/17 June 1943 on operations against Cologne. Collection contains a dozen letters from 'Dec' Dexter to Phyllis Dexter,There is an extract from the 103 Squadron Operational Record Book on the loss of his aircraft and crew, maps of where his aircraft crashed, official Royal Air Force personnel records, Netherlands official documents, document about his aircraft as well as a photograph of a Lancaster over Lincoln and a crew. There are photographs of his grave as well as a group of people, including Keith Dexter being interviewed as a pilot trainee by the BBC at RAF Hatfield. There are two detailed daily diaries covering his time in the Royal Air Force from from 3 April 1941 to June 1943 which relate activities while training and on operations. There are some memorabilia, a photograph of a Lancaster over Lincoln, a painting, and an <a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/show/770">album</a>. <br /><br />The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Lieutenant Colonel Monty Dexter-Banks and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.<br /><br />Additional information on Ian Archer Wynn is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/dexter-ki/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveDateA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource2017-08-30RightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.IdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextDexter, KITranscribed documentA resource consisting primarily of words for reading.TranscriptionText transcribed from audio recording or document[underlined] Cologne [/underlined]
212 A/C were despatched.
The force comprised 156 Lancasters and 10 Halifax and 46 Lancs of 8 PFF Group.
164 A/C report having attacked.
Weather over the Target was generally reported as being 7/10 to 10/10 cloud up to 11,000 ft and nimbus up to 20,000 ft. visibility being good above cloud with bright moonlight.
Defences were moderate and fighter activity was on a limited scale. 1 JU88 is claimed as probably destroyed by a Lancaster of 5 Group.
14 of our A/C are missing.
[insert] Note from Sqn Ldr. Arthur Banks (brother in law) Intelligence Officer from 3 GB who checked on the OP order and sent these details to Mrs Con Dexter. Dec’s mother. [/inserted]Dublin CoreThe Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.TitleA name given to the resourceDetails of raid on Cologne DescriptionAn account of the resourceDetails of raid on Cologne sent by Arthur Bank, brother-in-law to Keith Dexter's mother. Details number of aircraft involved and some details of attach and weather. One Ju-88 claimed destroyed an 14 of own aircraft failed to return. At thew bottom note on Squadron Leader Arthur Banks.CreatorAn entity primarily responsible for making the resourceA BanksFormatThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resourceOne page handwritten documentLanguageA language of the resourceengTypeThe nature or genre of the resourceTextText. Personal researchIdentifierAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given contextMDexterKI127249-170830-19CoverageThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevantRoyal Air ForceRoyal Air Force. Bomber CommandSpatial CoverageSpatial characteristics of the resource.GermanyGermany--CologneConforms ToAn established standard to which the described resource conforms.MD0 stableRightsInformation about rights held in and over the resourceThis content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal.PublisherAn entity responsible for making the resource availableIBCC Digital ArchiveContributorAn entity responsible for making contributions to the resourceEmily Jennings8 GroupHalifaxJu 88Lancastermissing in actionPathfindersshot down